Formaldehyde Standard Clarification
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February 21, 1989
MEMORANDUM FOR: ROGER CLARK
REGIONAL ADMINISTRATOR
THROUGH: LEO CAREY, DIRECTOR
OFFICE OF FIELD PROGRAMS
FROM: THOMAS J. SHEPICH
DIRECTORATE OF COMPLIANCE PROGRAMS
SUBJECT: Formaldehyde Standard Clarification
This is in response to a request made by Janice Barrier of your staff concerning the intent of a provision in the Formaldehyde Standard (29 CFR 1910.1048).